Apache Ambari Exposure Admin Login Panel

What is the "Apache Ambari Exposure Admin Login Panel?"

The "Apache Ambari Exposure Admin Login Panel" module is designed to detect the presence of an Apache Ambari panel. Apache Ambari is a software project that provides an intuitive, easy-to-use Hadoop management web UI backed by its RESTful APIs. This module focuses on identifying potential exposure of the admin login panel, which could indicate a misconfiguration or vulnerability.

This module has an informative severity level, meaning it provides valuable information but does not pose an immediate threat.

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Impact

The impact of the Apache Ambari Exposure Admin Login Panel module is primarily informational. It helps identify potential security risks related to the admin login panel of Apache Ambari. By detecting the presence of this panel, system administrators can take appropriate actions to secure their Ambari installations and prevent unauthorized access.

How does the module work?

The module works by sending HTTP requests to the target system and analyzing the responses against predefined matching conditions. It uses specific matchers to identify the presence of certain HTML elements or patterns that indicate the existence of the Apache Ambari admin login panel.

For example, one of the matching conditions in this module looks for the presence of the HTML title tag containing the text "Ambari" and a hyperlink with the URL "http://www.apache.org/licenses/LICENSE-2.0". If both conditions are met, the module considers the admin login panel to be exposed.

By leveraging these matching conditions, the module provides a reliable method to detect the presence of the Apache Ambari admin login panel.

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